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Professors at American University Washington College of Law lend their knowledge and expertise to reporters covering a wide range of stories and topics. From trademarking jersey numbers to increased artificial intelligence security at the Olympics, here are some of the articles AUWCL professor’s gave insight to recently: Professor of Law Christine Farley quoted in ESPN’s “Lamar Jackson disputes Troy Aikman's trademark bid for No. 8” Read more: https://tinyurl.com/Trademark-Trouble Professor of Law Andrew Ferguson quoted in Bloomberg Law’s “Olympics’ AI Security Stokes Backlash Over Mass Surveillance” Read more: https://tinyurl.com/Olympic-Surveillance Professor of Law Rebecca Hamilton wrote an article for Just Security “US Arrests Former Syrian Prison Chief – But Will the Charges Prove Equal to His Crimes?” Read more: https://tinyurl.com/Syrian-War-Crimes Professor of Law Steven Shapiro wrote an article for Bloomberg Law “Law Schools Should Provide More Realistic Career Instruction” Read more: https://tinyurl.com/Revamping-Law-School Professor of Practice of Law Stephen Wermiel interviewed by ABC News Australia about “Joe Biden announces proposal to overhaul Supreme Court” Watch here: https://tinyurl.com/SC-Overhaul #ChampionWhatMatters #lawschool

We're extremely proud to announce that American University Washington College of Law (AUWCL) has been ranked as a top law school by preLaw magazine in multiple categories, including health, human rights, IP, environmental, criminal, technology, business, and government law. AUWCL is also celebrated for its excellence in trial advocacy and diversity. Join us in celebrating this tradition of championing what matters in all areas of the law. #ChampionWhatMatters #preLawMagazine #lawschool #rankings Program on Information Justice and Intellectual Property International Law at American University Washington College of Law AUWCL Program on Law & Government AUWCL Program on Environmental and Energy Law Center for Human Rights and Humanitarian Law Academy on Human Rights and Humanitarian Law Washington College of Law Office of Diversity & Inclusion The WCL Advocacy Program

Classes may be done for the summer but American University Washington College of Law faculty are still educating reporters covering important issues ranging from the the Supreme Court’s recent decisions to prosecuting Russian war crimes. Here are some of the stories AUWCL professors weighed in on. Professor of Practice of Law Stephen Wermiel interviewed on WGN: “SCOTUS Decisions” https://tinyurl.com/Key-SCOTUS-Decisions Professor of Law Hilary Allen quoted in Bloomberg News: “SEC to Weigh New Artificial-Intelligence Rules for Brokerages” https://tinyurl.com/AI-Broker-Rules Professor of Law Jamie Abrams, Quoted in The New York Times: “In Abortion Cases, Legions of ‘Friends’ Seek to Persuade Supreme Court” https://tinyurl.com/Abortion-Amicus Professorial Lecturer-in-Residence Susana SáCouto wrote article for New America: “Can the Wagner Group Be Prosecuted Post-Prigozhin?” https://tinyurl.com/Wagner-Prosecution Professor of Law Rebecca Hamilton interviewed on The World: “ICC targets top Russian generals with warrants” https://tinyurl.com/Russia-ICC-Warrants #ChampionWhatMatters #lawschool

American University Washington College of Law faculty regularly lend their expertise to reporters covering important issues ranging from the viability of blockchain to the Supreme Court’s impact on the upcoming election. Here are some of the stories AUWCL professors weighed in on. Professor of Law Hilary Allen quoted in Coin Telegraph’s “Public Blockchains Too Fragile for Tokenization” tinyurl.com/Blockchains-Too-Fragile Professor of Law Andrew Ferguson quoted in the Washington Post’s “The Trump Trials: Trump’s Jury Seems Nearly Set. How We Got Here” tinyurl.com/Trump-Jury-Selection Professor of Law Rebecca Hamilton quoted in the New York Times' “Why a Prosecutor Went Public With Arrest Warrants Requests for Hamas and Israeli Leaders” tinyurl.com/ICC-Warrants Professor of Law Maya Manian quoted in AlterNet’s “These Pending Supreme Court Decisions Will ‘Certainly Influence’ the Election” tinyurl.com/SC-Election-Influence Assistant Dean William Snape quoted in WBOC’s “Center for Biological Diversity Sues Maryland Over Horseshoe Crab Death Data” tinyurl.com/Horseshoe-Crab-Data Professor of Law Andrew Ferguson quoted in the Guardian’s “Atlanta Police Surveil People Opposing ‘Cop City’” tinyurl.com/Cop-City-Surveillance #ChampionWhatMatters #lawschool

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As current and future advocates for justice and stewards of our planet, let's work towards a greener, more sustainable future with a pledge to protect and preserve the environment for generations to come. 🌍 Happy Earth Day from AUWCL!🌿 🌱 #EarthDay #Sustainability #JusticeForAll #ChampionWhatMatters @AUWCL Program on Environmental and Energy Law

American University Washington College of Law boasts a faculty who are not only accomplished legal scholars but also sought-after voices in national conversations. Here are some of the latest contributions our faculty have made to informing and educating the public on complex legal issues. PROFESSOR OF LAW JAMIE ABRAMS Contributed to Amicus brief quoted in: New York Times “Did Prosecutors’ Sex Shaming Help Send Brenda Andrew to Death Row?” READ NOW… tinyurl.com/NYT-Amicus-Brief PROFESSOR OF LAW HILARY ALLEN Quoted in: Financial Times “What crypto (still) gets wrong” READ NOW… tinyurl.com/FT-Crypto PROFESSOR OF LAW ANDREW FERGUSON Quoted in: NBC News “Cellphone data helped solve a Michigan singer’s murder, but experts say the tool will soon be off-limits” READ NOW… tinyurl.com/Geofence-Warrants DISTINGUISHED PRACTITIONER-IN-RESIDENCE OLINDA MOYD Wrote article in: UMD Law Journal of Race, Religion, Gender and Class “The Slow Drip of Decarceration: Reversing the Flood of Mass Incarceration and Its Racist Impact” READ NOW… tinyurl.com/Slow-Drip-Decarceration PROFESSOR OF LAW IRA ROBBINS Quoted in: CNN “Why the CJ Rice case is all too common — and his exoneration an anomaly” READ NOW… tinyurl.com/AEDPA-Impact PROFESSOR OF LAW EZRA ROSSER Quoted in: WHYY News “A Supreme Court case could have major implications for homelessness in Philly region” READ NOW… tinyurl.com/SC-Homeless-Impact PROFESSOR OF LAW BRANDON WEISS Quoted in: The Washington Post “Squatters have become a right-wing talking point. What to know about the rare practice.” READ NOW… tinyurl.com/Squatting-Rights #ChampionWhatMatters #lawschool #lawschoollife

Whether it is human rights abuses, regulatory authority, or the impact of international sanctions, AUWCL professors are providing their expert opinions on issues that have major implications for the world. Here are some of the issues our professors were interviewed about recently. PROFESSOR OF LAW HILARY ALLEN Quoted in: Bloomberg News Network “How Do You Profit From Bitcoin ETFs? Investors Face Dilemma” READ NOW… tinyurl.com/Bitcoin-ETF PROFESSOR OF LAW CHRISTINE FARLEY Quoted in: World Trademark Review “Are algorithms making trademarks obsolete?” READ NOW… tinyurl.com/Trademark-Algorithms PROFESSOR OF LAW REBECCA HAMILTON Quoted in: New York Times “The I.C.C. Arrest Warrants for Russian Officers Will Echo Beyond Russia” READ NOW… tinyurl.com/ICC-Arrest-Warrants PROFESSOR OF LAW DAVID HUNTER Quoted in: McClatchy Media Network “What happens if states pollute their neighbors’ air? Supreme Court will soon decide” READ NOW… tinyurl.com/EPA-SC-Case ADJUNCT PROFESSOR OF LAW MARCOS ORELLANA Quoted in: New York Times “North Carolina ‘Forever Chemical’ Plant Violates Human Rights, U.N. Panel Says” READ NOW… tinyurl.com/Forever-Chemicals-NC PROFESSOR OF LAW IRA ROBBINS Quoted in: New York Times “In on the Joke at the First-Ever Florida Man Games” READ NOW… tinyurl.com/First-Florida-Man-Games #ChampionWhatMatters #lawschool #lawschoollife

Learn from some of the brightest minds in their respective fields. American University Washington College of Law professors are frequently sought out by reporters to provide expert commentary over topics that matter to the public. Here are some recent stories featuring contributions from AUWCL professors. PROFESSOR OF LAW JEREMI DURU Quoted in: Sportschau “NFL and sports betting - a risky embrace” READ NOW… tinyurl.com/NFL-Sports-Betting PROFESSOR OF LAW SUSAN CARLE Quoted in: Bloomberg Law “Mark Cuban’s Clash With EEOC Official Shows Bias Proof Confusion” READ NOW… tinyurl.com/EEOC-Clash PROFESSOR OF LAW ANDREW FERGUSON Wrote Article in: The Conversation “DOJ funding pipeline subsidizes questionable big data surveillance technologies” READ NOW… tinyurl.com/Funding-Predictive-Policing PROFESSOR OF LAW REBECCA HAMILTON Quoted in: USA Today “What Might Happen Next in the Genocide Case Against Israel?” READ NOW… tinyurl.com/False-UN-Claim ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF LAW ANGI PORTER Quoted in: Minnesota Public Radio “New law could mean hurdles for trooper charged in fatal shooting of motorist READ NOW… tinyurl.com/Fatal-Shooting-Hurdle #ChampionWhatMatters #lawschool

Hunter Miranda, 3L, spent the fall 2023 semester studying at the Bocconi University Law School, Milan, Italy, one of the leading law schools in Italy and Europe. Hear what he had to say about his experience! To learn about all AUWCL’s reputable partner law schools worldwide, where you can study for a semester or obtain an international dual law degree, visit wcl.american.edu/abroad WCL Abroad International Law at American University Washington College of Law #StudyAbroad #milanitaly #milan

American University Washington College of Law professors are at the vanguard of legal scholarship, actively exploring pivotal questions poised to shape the future of the legal landscape. Explore a selection of their noteworthy publications from the past year, delving into cutting-edge insights and contributions that reflect their commitment to advancing legal thought. You can view their work here: http://tinyurl.com/AUWCL-Faculty-Scholarship #ChampionWhatMatters #lawschool

Discover the rich knowledge shared by the respected faculty at American University Washington College of Law. In recent talks, our experts have shared their thoughts on various pressing topics, giving valuable insights into legal discussions. PROFESSOR OF LAW HILARY ALLEN Quoted in: The Washington Post: “AI fears creep into finance, business and law?” READ NOW… http://tinyurl.com/AI-Business-Fears PROFESSOR OF LAW JEREMI DURU Quoted in: The Associated Press: “Black leadership at head coach, QB to be more visible than ever during NFL playoffs” READ NOW… http://tinyurl.com/NFL-Representation PROFESSOR OF LAW ANDREW FERGUSON Mentioned in: Hello! “Peek inside the 2024 Emmys gift bag” READ NOW… http://tinyurl.com/Emmy-Gift-Bag PROFESSOR OF LAW ROBERT GOLDMAN Quoted in: McClatchy News Network: “Israel is accused of genocide at The Hague. But what happens next?” READ NOW… http://tinyurl.com/Israel-Genocide-Accusation PROFESSOR OF LAW REBECCA HAMILTON Quoted in: New York Times: “What Might Happen Next in the Genocide Case Against Israel?” READ NOW… http://tinyurl.com/Israel-Next-Steps PROFESSOR OF PRACTICE OF LAW STEPHEN WERMIEL Quoted in: Politico: “John Roberts, Donald Trump and the ghosts of Bush v. Gore?” READ NOW… http://tinyurl.com/Supreme-Court-2024 #ChampionWhatMatters #lawschool #lawschoollife

🎆As we bid farewell to 2023 and welcome 2024, the American University Washington College of Law extends warm wishes to all. May the New Year bring opportunities for inspiration, growth, collaboration, and positive change as we continue to foster a supportive and inclusive environment that empowers us to make a difference in the legal field and beyond. 🍾Cheers🥂 to a year of endless possibilities, shared accomplishments, and moments of sheer joy. Happy New Year! #happynewyear2024 #welcome2024 #hello2024

Season's Greetings from all of us at the American University Washington College of Law! With heartfelt wishes to our cherished students, revered faculty, devoted staff, esteemed alumni, loyal partners, and our extended community, we hope you have a safe and joyful holiday season and a prosperous New Year! Your presence makes our community truly special. Thank you for being part of the Washington College of Law family. #seasonsgreetings #happyholidays #soundon #championwhatmatters #auwcl American University Washington College of Law Alumni @

Congratulations to our exceptional Fall 2023 graduates earning their JD, LL.M., and MLS degrees! Your dedication and achievements have set a remarkable standard for excellence in legal education. Best wishes for continued success in your future legal endeavors! #2023AUGrad #ChampionWhatMatters #auwclalumni More photos here: https://tinyurl.com/AUWCL-FallGrad2023 American University Washington College of Law Alumni International Law at American University Washington College of Law

American University Washington College of Law professors are sought out to provide their insight and expertise on key issues. These are some of the recent topics professors were asked to discuss. PROFESSOR OF LAW ANDREW FERGUSON Quoted in: ZDNet “Will an AI-powered robocop keep New York's busiest subway station safe?” READ NOW… tinyurl.com/AI-Robocop ADJUNCT PROFESSOR OF LAW JEFFERY JACOBOVITZ Interviewed on: CNN “Hunter Biden Faces Nine Criminal Charges in Federal Tax Case” WATCH NOW… tinyurl.com/tax-charge PROFESSOR OF LAW BRENDA SMITH Quoted in: Louisiana Illuminator “New Orleans teens convicted as adults force transfer of women prisoners to all-male Angola” READ NOW… tinyurl.com/prison-assault DIRECTOR, WAR CRIMES RESEARCH OFFICE SUSANA SACOUTO Quoted in: Voice of America “US Charges Russian-Affiliated Soldiers With War Crimes” READ NOW… tinyurl.com/Russian-war-crimes #championwhatmatters #lawschool

Explore the vast knowledge base presented by the esteemed faculty at American University Washington College of Law. In recent discussions, these experts shared their perspectives on a range of topics, providing invaluable insights that go beyond traditional legal boundaries. Professor of Law Andrew Ferguson Quoted in: The New Yorker “Does A.I. Lead Police to Ignore Contradictory Evidence?” READ NOW… tinyurl.com/Ferguson-NewYorker Professor of Law Rebecca Hamilton Quoted in: The New York Times “The Laws of War Have Limits. What Does That Mean for the Hamas-Israel War?” READ NOW… https://tinyurl.com/BecHamiltonNYT Adjunct Professor of Law Jeffrey Jacobovitz ‘80 Recently appeared on CNN to discuss "Trump’s Defense in Civil Fraud Trial" READ NOW… https://tinyurl.com/Jacobovitz-CNN Adjunct Professor in Residence Alex Joel Authored article in: Lawfare “Trusted Cross-Border Data Flows: A National Security Priority” READ NOW… https://tinyurl.com/AJoel-LawFare Distinguished Practitioner-In-Residence Olinda Moyd Op-ed in: Maryland Matters Opinion: On mass incarceration, “we are all part of the problem” READ NOW… https://tinyurl.com/Moyd-Op-Ed

Media outlets seek the expertise of professors from American University Washington College of Law to offer their insights on critical national and international issues. Here are some of their recent appearances. PROFESSOR OF LAW Hilary Allen Quoted in: Vox “Dumb Money and what actually happened with GameStop, explained” READ NOW… http://bit.ly/46p8NBl PROFESSOR OF LAW Christine Farley Quoted in: Bloomberg Law “Commodores Fight Tees Up Test for New Trademark Reach Precedent” READ NOW… bit.ly/3ZuF2g6 PROFESSOR OF LAW Andrew Ferguson Quoted in: Wired “The Maker of ShotSpotter Is Buying the World’s Most Infamous Predictive Policing Tech” READ NOW… http://bit.ly/45cYAXz ADJUNCT PROFESSOR OF LAW Marcos Orellana Quoted in: UN Human Rights Release “Decarbonisation and de-pollution strategies must be guided by human rights: UN expert” READ NOW… http://bit.ly/3t2B8Px #championwhatmatters #lawschool #lawschoollife

We were proud to see former American University Washington College of Law professor Rep. Jamie Raskin join American University School of Communication's Jane Hall and the American University Kennedy Political Union for a conversation with American University students earlier this month. Raskin engaged with students about politics, media, democracy, and critical issues facing this generation today. Catch the entire discussion premiering this Wed. Sept. 27 @ 8pm ET on NBC Washington DC News' streaming channel. https://ow.ly/JVV050PPuNE